Bill Gould and I went to the trailer after the meeting Saturday. One of the things we wanted to confirm is the size of wheel/tire we need to buy to uses as running wheels for the trailer. The idea being that we will use the existing wheels when the trailer is laid up between events so that we get the maximum possible life out of our new purchase. We will buy five wheel/tire combinations so that we can carry a spare, and also jack, chocks and lug wrench.
WHEELS/TIRES
The wheels are 15” dia., 5 bolt pattern at 4.5” pitch, 5” rim width.
The tires are ST205/75R15D, where D represents the load rating (relatively high).
I have reviewed options and have a dilemma. For the size/rating of tire we have all the wheel/tire combination vendors are suggesting either a 5.5” or 6.0” rim width, with the latter being the most common recommendation.
Here is a representative example of choices (I have specified a radial tire construction for durability). The prices are consistent with other vendors:
http://www.etrailer.com/dept-pg-Tires_and_Wheels-sf-Tire_with_Wheel-pt-Radial_Tire-hs-Load_Range_D-sz-5_on_4~1|2_Inch-gw-205|75~15-pc-15_Inch.aspx
WHEELS/TIRES QUESTIONS
Is there any reason to believe that the 6” rims will cause fitting/clearance issues?
If so, what can I do to check out the matter, measurements etc., before ordering
JACK
We also need to buy a trailer jack. The large footprint jack/jackstand combination units seem to be the best option. This 18-3/8" Lift - 4,000 lbs one here looks like to would be good: http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Jack/Powerbuilt/ALL620470.html
JACK QUESTIONS
First, is the jack above a good choice? If not, please let me have some guidance.
I have never need to use a jack on a box trailer so do not know whether the jacking point is on the frame or the underside of an axle. The lowest height of the jack above is 8-5/8". Is this likely to be low enough? If a concern, what can I do to check out the matter, measurements etc., before ordering?
OVERALL
Anything else I should check before ordering wheels/tires and jack?
Mark
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